KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,030 km
8,096 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
13,030 km
8,096 mi / 7,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
255°
west southwest

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KIX ZEC
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code KIX ZEC
ICAO Code RJBB FASC
City Osaka Secunda
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 26 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Osaka (KIX) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 13,030 kilometers (8,096 miles / 7,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:56 in Osaka, it's 20:56 in Secunda. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,224 feet between the two airports. Secunda Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Secunda (ZEC) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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